Business Analyst

ROLE : Senior Analyst

Location : Remote

Timings: 9 AM – 6 PM (some flexibility expected in case of calls with US clients)

About the firm:

Lambda Supply Chain Solutions is a pioneer in developing supply chain design and route optimization solutions. Our platform, OPTIFLOW, has been used for leading manufacturing, retail and distribution companies in the US to optimize their supply distribution network, reduce costs and improve service to customers. As we plan to grow in North America, we are looking for bright and talented candidates who enjoy problem solving and want to create next generation of supply chain software utilizing artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud computing techniques.

About the role:

This role is with our consulting practice and is a client facing role. The candidate should be able to facilitate discussions with the client, define the problem concisely and hypothesize proposed solution, and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis to drive the proposed solution. He/she should be able to consolidate the findings from the analysis and develop a plan to implement the changes. In addition, he/she should be able to support business development activities such as pursuit development and production of white papers.

Job Duties:

·      Assist in data collection across different areas of the business

·      Cleanse through datasets to remove outliers, question inconsistencies, and independently manage data gaps by working back with the business

·      Prepare relevant data into ‘model ready’ inputs

·      Construct a network that mimics the current state business

·      Run the optimization models

·      Work with estimated data points on new capabilities to run a series of what-if analysis scenarios to rigor test opportunities

·      Independently work through scenario infeasibility and debugging techniques

·      Analyze model outputs to appropriately exclude scenarios and trim down to the relevant scenarios

·      Analyze model outputs to ensure validity

·      Effectively communicate to internal team scenario results and comparisons

Technical Requirements:

·      Ability to analyze large amount of data, models and results using Microsoft Excel, SQL, Access, and other big data tools

·      Academic or professional experience with optimization tools and techniques including linear programming, simulation, and mixed integer programming

·      Demonstrates strong understanding of supply chain principles and fundamentals, including planning methodologies and plant operations

·      2+ years of experience in supply chain design, optimization modeling, or strategic network planning in a complex manufacturing and distribution environment

·      Experience with LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru X and Data Guru preferred

Basic Qualifications

-       BTech / BE from a reputed college

-       MS/MBA from a reputed college is preferred

-       Well-developed core consulting skills of research, analysis, presentation, and attention to detail

-       Aptitude to grasp new concepts and effectively produce results

-       Exceptional problem-solving skills – an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset

-       Data analytics skills – SQL, Excel, Tableau/Power BI.

-       Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

-       Ability to be self-directed and be an independent contributor to the team

-       Experience in industrial operations/ supply chain /logistics

-       Consulting experience is preferred

-       Preferred Pedigree IIT, NIT, IIM, NITIE